Robert Clive (Clive of India) conquers Bengal for British
- 1. When did Robert Clive conquer Bengal for the British?
A) 1900
B) 1757
C) 1600
D) 1800
- 2. Robert Clive was also known as Clive of __________.
A) England
B) India
C) Ireland
D) Scotland
- 3. In which battle did Robert Clive's forces defeat Siraj ud-Daulah to gain control of Bengal?
A) Battle of Waterloo
B) Battle of Plassey
C) Battle of Saratoga
D) Battle of Hastings
- 4. Which city served as the capital of British India after Robert Clive's conquest of Bengal?
A) Delhi
B) Calcutta
C) Mumbai
D) Karachi
- 5. Robert Clive's actions in Bengal led to increased tensions between the British East India Company and...
A) The Mughal Empire
B) The Spanish Empire
C) The Ottoman Empire
D) The Dutch East India Company
- 6. Which British East India Company official supported Robert Clive's actions in Bengal?
A) William Pitt
B) Warren Hastings
C) Oliver Cromwell
D) James Cook
- 7. What was the key commodity that made Bengal an attractive target for British conquest?
A) Timber
B) Textiles
C) Spices
D) Oil
- 8. What was the outcome of Robert Clive's conquest of Bengal for the British?
A) Establishment of British dominance in India
B) Formation of a new Bengal dynasty
C) Independence for Bengal
D) Return of Bengal to Mughal Empire
- 9. Who was the Nawab of Bengal defeated by Robert Clive in the Battle of Plassey?
A) Tipu Sultan
B) Siraj ud-Daulah
C) Shivaji
D) Aurangzeb
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